Job Description

Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better.
About UK Life Branch:
With the office in Munich, it forms the Life 1 division of Munich Re. The UK life market is one of the, if not the, most competitive life markets in the world. We understand that Life insurers work in a dynamic market where medical progress, demographic trends and changing lifestyles are constantly giving rise to new risk landscapes. This demanding situation is made even more challenging by changing laws and regulations and ever tougher competition. So we need a smart strategy and structure in order to succeed.
At UK & Ireland Life we have three pillars to our business strategy, protection, longevity and reinsurance structuring. All three are key to the success of our business so it's important to look at the big picture.
In terms of clients, we trust them as experts of their business and provide them with the financial strength of the world's largest reinsurer, global expertise and sharp pricing so that they are both competitive and profitable.
About the Role
This role leads all aspects of UKLB's Data Management activities across Protection and Longevity, ensuring a trusted "single version of the truth" through accurate, consistent, and reliable data.
The role also leads the delivery of the Munich and Madrid valuation portfolios to relevant stakeholders, ensuring high-quality data is available to support business and regulatory requirements.
This is a 2.5-year secondment opportunity, open to internal candidates.
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility of client data held by UKLB, including the development and monitoring of relevant KRIs and broader reporting where appropriate.
• Manage key stakeholders across the team, fostering effective collaboration and building strong relationships with contacts across local and group units.
• Develop and maintain an IT roadmap that sets out the future vision for systems and applications used by the Data Management team, taking into account evolving business needs, the current IT landscape, and approaches adopted across other MR units.
• Contribute actively as a member of the Finance Management team, constructively challenging peers and ExCo to help shape the strategic direction of Finance and the wider branch.
• Support team development through regular feedback, continuous dialogue, and structured development and career conversations.
• Plan and manage workflows to ensure an appropriate balance between day-to-day delivery and longer-term strategic objectives aligned to business priorities.
• Drive team performance to meet agreed standards and deliverables, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the team's skills and capabilities are optimised through the development of existing colleagues and the recruitment of diverse talent.

Competencies:
Strategic mindset (we think big) - you look, plan and move into the future with clear intentions and purposeful actions, seeking regular feedback, that allows you to make decisions today that will lead the business towards its future commitments.
Ensures accountability (we lead the 'we') - you hold yourself and others accountable to take responsibility and meet commitments, creating a culture where people own their decisions and actions and appreciate how they contribute to the team/organisation commitments.
Managing complexity (we grow with our clients) - you make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems, learning and sharing along the way.
Sponsors work (we care and dare) - you know when to lead and when to let others lead, providing direction and delegating to others, empowering and trusting them to achieve their commitments. Develops talent (we care and dare) - you develop the team to meet their career ambitions, building capability at an individual and organisational level, preparing them for future opportunities. You discuss feedback and development regularly and promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Being resilient (we are clear and authentic) - setbacks are unavoidable; however, you recover quickly, seek feedback, learn and unlearn and move forward with courage and commitment.
Key Skills & Experience:

• Technical experience in Life, Health, Disability and Annuity Insurance related fields
• Track record of process improvement, team management and stakeholder management
• Demonstrable experience of working with Excel, Access and other databases

People Leaders:
You are aware of your role (as a leader) in being able to influence your team structure and culture to promote principles of diversity and inclusion.
You strive to continuously educate yourself on best practice for inclusive leadership.
You demonstrate and role model inclusive behaviour and encourage your colleagues to play an active role in creating an inclusive culture as well.
You support a culture in which high ethical conduct is recognised, valued and embodied by all
You treat everyone fairly and with respect.
Regulatory & Conduct Requirements:
In addition to the responsibilities set out above, the Head of Data Management role will also become responsible for:

• Satisfying all regulatory reporting requirements in collaboration with the reporting function
• Liaising with all relevant regulatory bodies in the UK, creating a highly credible reputation and strong, collaborative relationship [insert any prescribed responsibilities]
• Ensuring compliance with Munich Re's Code of Conduct and the FCA Conduct Rules

About us:
You will work in an environment where we think big: Change and culture are continuously role-modelled. We create and articulate a compelling and ambitious shared purpose, vision and direction. We pave the way towards success and see failure as learning
You are going to experience that we care & dare: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders
We communicate in a clear & authentic way: We interact with a positive and humble spirit. We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn
You will grow with your clients: Whatever our role, we support business, in an efficient and effective way, to create value for our clients. We embrace new ways of working using digitalisation to deliver solutions
We lead the We: We have a passion for winning and growing as a team. We inspire people to be capable of joint performance. We create an inclusive environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged
At Munich Re, embracing the power of differences is at the core of who we are. We believe diversity fosters resilience and innovation and enables us to act on our purpose of helping humankind act braver and better. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.
If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!
All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.
Application Closing Date - Friday, 13th Feb

Skills Required